Big Ben

A wonderous an momentous icon of Britain. Along with Buckingham Palace, this is one of the outstanding features of the amazing London skyline that is known the world over. In my opinion, it is probably Londons best landmark.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is a great sightseeing attraction and by now many of us in the world know about its beauty. This is truly what london is famous for, its an expansive space of a building and truly synchronizes luxury and beauty weaving it into somewhat like a tremendous fragrance. Its one of the queens summer/winter palaces and another must see is the change of the guard which usually happens at 10 40 am.

The Tower of London

It’s brilliant, your having fun and learning about the past at the same time, and when you think about all the people who were kept here/ lost their lives here for reasons which today seem very trivial you begin to see the sheer wonder of the place.
The crown jewels are very beautiful and sometimes its hard to belive that they are sitting in front of you!

Tower Bridge, Southwark

Tower Bridge is both iconic and stunning. Wonderful for locals and tourists, it’s a beautiful piece of architecture on London’s landscape.

Westminster Abbey

The outside has some of the most beautiful architecture. The inside has many burial places of famous british leaders, poets, scientists, and artists. It is elaborately decorated and of breathtaking historical significance. To be walking around such a historical building was awe inspiring. Don’t miss it.

London Eye

This is one of the best tourist attractions in London, although a clear day is sort of required so check the weather forecast first.

St. Pauls Cathedral

St. Paul’s is another “don’t miss it” sight. I suppose it’s really more than a “sight”: it’s a house of religion which seems to have transcended religion. The history of the site is overwhelming (there has been a cathedral to St. Paul on this site since 604 AD!). The current building (now 300 years old) has been recently cleaned, and is truly stunning. As others have commented, if you are up to walking a LOT of stairs, take the trip up to the top of the dome. The views from the outside of the top are unbelievable, plus you’ll be able to point out to friend and family where you stood. The outstanding efforts of Londoners to protect St. Paul’s during WWII should also be remembered. I also appreciate the American Memorial Chapel, which is dedicated to American service members, based in Britain, who died in WWII.

Hampton Court Palace

Hampton Court Palace is a top-notch place to visit. The palace and gournds are a wonderful combination of history, gardens, and general “entertainment” for both adults and kids. The Tudor connections are well-explained, and the Tudor kitchens are particularly interesting. Be sure to pick up the audioguide (included in the price of admission), as it will tell you all sorts of interesting things. Also consider joining one of the tours given by actors in costume, portraying a specific character. I’ve been four times, and will be back. (BTW, the admission price is quite reasonable, considering the wide range of things to see and do. You can easily spend half a day or more here.) If you have interest in history, palaces, art, or gardening, don’t miss Hampton Court. It’s easy to reach from central London via train (about 30 minutes).

“The Gherkin” (Swiss Re Tower), Southwark

This is an amazing building both inside and out, one lift takes you to the 36th floor where you get out and another takes you from the 36th and above. Elegant and sexy.

Millennium Bridge, London

A wonderful piece of London architecture! Iconic and aesthetic at the same time.

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